‘Cabals’ still fighting against my refinery — Dangote
Image Credit: kemifilani- Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, asserts he is still fighting for the survival of his $20bn refinery in Lekki, Lagos.
- Dangote alleges that groups benefiting from government-subsidised oil imports are sabotaging the refinery and resisting the government’s subsidy removal policies.
- He is confident in overcoming the opposition, emphasizing his long history of perseverance in business struggles.
- The comments coincided with Nigeria’s plans to increase petroleum product stockpiling amid global oil market uncertainties.
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